Trail Culture
Welcome to Trail Culture, the podcast set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley. The mission is to share stories, research, and insights sourced from the wealth of knowledge within the trail running community, spanning both South Africa and the wider world.
Trail Culture explores the heart of trail running and outdoor adventure. From interviews with coaches, athletes, and researchers to discussions on training tips, gear recommendations, and tales of triumph, our podcast covers all aspects of this great sport.
Every trail has a unique story to tell. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of outdoor sports, "Trail Culture" has something for you.
So, come along as we venture through the Jonkershoek Valley and beyond, guided by the stories we find along the way. Lace up your shoes, tune in, and embark on a journey of inspiration and exploration.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Pacing in Ultra Trail Marathons | Trail Science E:01
Welcome to our Trail Science episodes! A collaboration with Simon de Waal and Rooted in Dirt. We're introducing a separate category of episodes where we take a deep dive into relevant trail topics an…
Debunking the S&C Myths | E06: Brad Williams
Brad Williams joins us to debunk some of the myths surrounding strength training, We talk about the S&C complex and how strength training fits into our world of trails and mountains.
Instagram: @bwss
Research & Performance Prediction in Trail Running | E:05 Simon De Waal
From research to running, this guy does it all. Simon de Waal joins us to discuss his latest research in trail running as he works towards his PhD. We discuss how the trail running world has changed …
Track to Trail | Dr Shaundre Jacobs E:04 Part 2
Part 2: Training as a women in South Africa. The pros and cons, challenges and limitations. We then talk about trail culture and what local trail crews mean to the community around them. Stellies Sha…
Sport Policy & South Africa | Dr Shaundre Jacobs: Part 1
Part 1: Dr Shaundre Jacobs joins us to discuss Sport Policy within the context of South Africa. We talk about accessibility, safety, social factors, the growth of the sport and backing our athletes w…
The Coaching Journey | Erin van Eyssen
Coach Erin van Eyssen, founder of Flat Rock Endurance joins us to share some key moments from his coaching journey. The highs and lows, what he's learnt, how he has seen the sport grow and more.
Inst…
Run Brave | Tarrin van Niekerk
The trail physio and Altra athlete, Tarrin van Niekerk, walks us through her successful 2023 season, her journey of "running brave", racing to win and how banana bread fuels her success.
Instagram: @t…
The FKT champion | Johardt van Heerden
The favorite child of South African trail running. The North Face athlete, Johardt van Heerden shares his build up to Otter, expectations for the "sub 4" goal, his experience of racing alpine athlete…
Trail Culture Trailer | E0
The story behind Trail Culture and its creation. Tune in every second Friday for new episodes to kickstart your weekend. These stories will get you out of your chair and onto the trails for an epic …